Need pool electrical advice

[TexaRican]

I have both indoor and outdoor controls and a programmed system. The pool pump is not shutting off when it is supposed too. My unit inside will show "pump off" but the pump will keep running.
Outside I can kick the unit to service mode then hit the button to turn the pump off. It will make a hum and the pump keeps running. If I give the control box a hard whack the pump will kick off. I have tightened all the wiring inside.

[rkersh409]

Sounds like a relay is getting stuck or is dirty.

[tjb86]

Never worked on a pool but to me sounds like the relay that controls the pump is bad.

[TexaRican]

Good. That was my guess but just a guess. Pump is wired to the one on the bottom left but that is also tied to the one above it. Any idea where I might find a replacement on a Saturday?

[enewman]

Been a long time since I worked on a aqua link. Just get on the Internet should be able to order one if they are not to much I would get a spare.

[TexaRican]

Found them online. May hit a pool sore or two and see if I can find one so I get done today. Probably cost me $50 versus ones we probably have in my warehouse for $15. Oh well. I will never have a pool again

[Threadgill]

Good. That was my guess but just a guess. Pump is wired to the one on the bottom left but that is also tied to the one above it. Any idea where I might find a replacement on a Saturday?[ATTACH]494046[/ATTACH]

lol, dang, who wired that rat's nest?

[TexaRican]

Well that is a 3hp relay and Pool Warehouse wanted $81 for it I told the guy no way cause new ones online are $35 but I guess box stores don't negotiate. Came home and pulled that sucker apart and ever so gently cleaned all the contacts. Slapped it all back together and it seems to be working fine.

I needed a break after dropping $175 with the A/C guy this morning for a simple capacitor. Oh the joys of home ownership

[db@100]

Threadgill, for sure it wasn't an electrician..lol

[Drawknife]

I may have a relay out in my van. I was in the pool business for 15 years and got out of it last year. Is it a 3 hp relay. If I have one I'll send it your way.

[Drawknife]

Ok. I have one. It's missing a screw from one of the lugs but its new. Not sure why it's gone. Pm sent for address.


Best part is its free. Hope it works out. That would be my guess as the problem.

[TexaRican]

Thanks man. That is the very unit Pool Warehouse wanted $81 for. Make you some money on ebay Cleaning mine seemed to do the trick. Everything is running fine now. I really appreciate it though.